Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the upcoming increases to minimum wage next year in Colorado and select cities, including Denver and Boulder, which have their own rate.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/15/colorado-minimum-wage-2027-impact-data/

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the upcoming increases to minimum wage next year in Colorado and select cities, including Denver and Boulder, which have their own rate.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/15/colorado-minimum-wage-2027-impact-data/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/15/colorado-minimum-wage-2027-impact-data/</a>

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Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;

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Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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Minimum wage increases headed to Colorado for 2027

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G. Brown on Tim Curry, Big Head Todd and The Tragically Hip

There has been a lot of news recently around water sharing responsibilities of the Colorado River as states fight over how to best manage the basin. Today, Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane rolls through some of the highlights and what it means to Colorado.
https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/24/nevada-lawsuit-colorado-river-federal-court/  
https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/09/united-states-mexico-colorado-river-deal/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/15/colorado-river-emergency-release-flaming-gorge-lake-powell/ 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-colorado-river-water-cuts-hit-lower-basin-state/id1529487340?i=1000785440105 

There has been a lot of news recently around water sharing responsibilities of the Colorado River as states fight over how to best manage the basin. Today, Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane rolls through some of the highlights and what it means to Colorado.
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<li><a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/24/nevada-lawsuit-colorado-river-federal-court/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/24/nevada-lawsuit-colorado-river-federal-court/</a> &nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/09/united-states-mexico-colorado-river-deal/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/09/united-states-mexico-colorado-river-deal/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/15/colorado-river-emergency-release-flaming-gorge-lake-powell/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/15/colorado-river-emergency-release-flaming-gorge-lake-powell/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-colorado-river-water-cuts-hit-lower-basin-state/id1529487340?i=1000785440105">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-colorado-river-water-cuts-hit-lower-basin-state/id1529487340?i=1000785440105</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Colorado River water sharing debate gets testy

Colorado Sun Public Policy Editor Justin George and Colorado Sun Elections Editor Jesse Paul discuss the 8th Congressional District and Republican Gabe Evans’ assertion that Colorado Democrats are to blame for high gas prices. Later they shift to the 5th Congressional District, where Democrat Jessica Killin has launched attack ads against Republican Jeff Crank involving wedding gifts.

Colorado Sun Public Policy Editor Justin George and Colorado Sun Elections Editor Jesse Paul discuss the 8th Congressional District and Republican Gabe Evans&rsquo; assertion that Colorado Democrats are to blame for high gas prices. Later they shift to the 5th Congressional District, where Democrat Jessica Killin has launched attack ads against Republican Jeff Crank involving wedding gifts.

Minimum wage increases headed to Colorado for 2027

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